Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Analysis: The Fed's Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cuts

Oil prices were always going to be a problem for the next Fed nominee. On Wednesday, Jerome Powell outlined another worry.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed

Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor is not confirmed.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Inflation dominates Powell's remarks, pressures stocks. Plus, big earnings tonight

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Fed still expects to cut rates once this year despite spiking oil prices

The central bank's so-called dot plot showed a median estimate of 3.4% for the federal funds rate, the same as at the end of last year.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

AI, crypto industries dump millions into Illinois primaries to mixed results

Illinois' early primary shows the limits of the AI and cryptocurrency industries' spending power on shaping Congress.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Amazon says U.S. Postal Service 'walked away at the eleventh hour' in negotiations

Amazon said it was working toward a new agreement with USPS to increase volumes before talks fell apart.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes 'uncertain' impacts from Iran war

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision in interest rates.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 7 min

Here's our advice on Nvidia, the frustrating stock that looks cheaper by the day

It's clear that Wall Street's earinings estimates for Nvidia are too low. So is the stock price.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 5 min

Fed holds interest rates steady — here’s what that means for consumers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed's March interest rate decision may affect your finances.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Fed holds rates and sticks to single cut projection for 2026

Statement notes elevated uncertainty from events in the Middle East and risks to both sides of the dual mandate

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Healthy Returns: Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study says

Research finds that even short gaps in treatment with a GLP-1 can drive up risks of heart attack, stroke and death in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war muddies outlook

Investors have trimmed bets on US monetary policy easing this year as surging energy prices risk jump in inflation

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